Electrical Construction Inspector

About the role

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they're about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR's Field Services team, you'll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what's designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients' visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct observations of the installation and acceptance testing for electrical materials, equipment and systems related to civil infrastructure, such as water/wastewater facilities, pump stations and pipelines, marine terminals, railroads, roads and highways, and airports.
• Maintain accurate daily records of the work performed, and of the labor, equipment and materials used
• Collaborate with other field representatives or Project Managers
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
• Provide guidance to less-experienced field staff as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a recognized five-year electrical apprenticeship program and submission of an apprenticeship certificate, or possession of a State journeyman's license
• Sufficient journey level electrical construction and/or maintenance experience in a heavy industrial environment, with emphasis on work on 120V-480V systems and familiarity with high voltage (480-21,000 volts) systems
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and other appropriate electrical standards and specifications
• Experience with supervisor control and data acquisition systems (SCADA)
• Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Transit construction experience

Pay

Bellevue, WA: $35.06/hr - $50.08/hr

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time away
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule

Full-time